Meet Our Teachers

Debra Bassett
Licensed Kindermusik Educator
Debra Bassett, has learned firsthand that music is a powerful teacher - in every aspect - for children and families. Debra Bassett has decades of experience enthusiastically loving, and empowering children of all ages as a Kindermusik teacher, preschool teacher, piano teacher, Sunday School teacher, children's choir director, author and over 20 years as a home educator.

As owner and director of Purple Possibilities! Music Studio, Debra is dedicated to supporting families with a purposeful studio format. In the Kindermusik classroom, Debra/MzzB strives to ensure a positive learning experience in which she hopes parent and child will deepen their bond, forming a respectful, listening and learning-together relationship.

"The Kindermusik curricula is unsurpassed in that utilizes music as a bridge to learning in all cognitive domains," says MzzB. "With the Kindermusik learning curricula and my personal passion for learning, it is my ultimate goal for our young learners to master the thinking, learning and inhibitory skills essential to becoming confident, successful, and eager learners throughout their lives. At PP we purpose to encourage a love of music and to prepare children so they will approach school and life with an attitude of 'Teach me – I'm ready to learn!' After years of working closely with moms, dads and often grandparents, we have watched our students' minds and hearts grow and truly soar! What an honor and privilege to be an active part in empowering lives for today and influencing all of their tomorrows."

Erin Cox
Licensed Kindermusik Educator

"Kindermusik has been a boon to the development of my children, both musically and socially.  I have seen them move from timid observers to enthusiastic, engaged learners and lovers of music.  They have learned such essential school readiness skills as listening, sharing, self-control, cooperation, and respect.  And, they have just plain had fun!  I am eager to join the teaching staff of Purple Possibilities studio, so that I might pass on the truly magical world of Kindermusik to a community of new parents.  Join me in being purposeful about connecting with your precious child in this nurturing learning environment.  Come to a Village class and watch your baby blossom into a musical child!"

Erin Cox has a passion for partnering with parents/grandparents and their child(ren) in an effort to strengthen relationships and nurture purposeful learning using the powerful medium of music.  As a mother of three young children, Erin first experienced the magic of the Kindermusik curricula as a parent. After witnessing her own children’s development and zeal for learning, it was not long before she was inspired to become a Kindermusik Educator herself.  “The joy of empowering parents/caregivers to actively engage their child’s learning potential using Kindermusik’s rich curriculum is incomparable!  I consider it a privilege to share this treasure with so many precious children and those who love them!”

Lydia Bassett
Studio Music Instructor

For the last six years Lydia has been a music instructor at her family's music studio, Purple Possibilities. From the age of twelve Lydia has been working with very young children inspiring them with a love of music, as well as being a role model of a godly young lady in service. She has taught children ages two through thirteen to play the violin, harp and viola. She is the director and conductor of her student ensembles; The Tadpole Stringz class, The Toad'ly Tuned Stringz and The Klassical Kidz Orkestra. This music ministry to young families has been a labor of love for Lydia and her family. Lydia has also served in her church through musical presentations, wedding performances and teaching VBS.

In 2006 Lydia was 4th chair in the 1st violin section of the Roanoke Youth symphony, and a member of the Roanoke Youth Harp Ensemble. In 2007 Lydia was awarded the largest Laban Johnson Arts scholarship for her showing of excellence in musical arts. In May 2008. Lydia won 2nd place in the Virginia's teachers association Concerto Competition on violin performing Vieuxtemps Concerto #4, 3rd movement. In November 2008 Lydia won 3rd place at the Sonata Festival for her outstanding performance of the Vieuxtemps Concerto #4. In December 2008 Lydia was co-principle 2nd violin in Radford's University's four professional performances of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. For the last four years she has been the only high school student performing with the professional chamber orchestra Viva Vivaldi. This summer Lydia (and Adrienne) will be recording with the Viva Vivaldi Chamber Orchestra on a major record label.

Next year, Lydia will continue teaching at her family's music studio while taking chamber music and theory classes. She will also continue studying with Benedict Goodfriend while auditioning for well-known teachers at major colleges and conservatories of her violin instructor's choice striving to obtain a scholarship. Lydia plans to go on to pursue a performance major on violin, and will continue to develop her music teaching skills.

"From a very young age I have been aware that God has blessed me with a love of music, and that I was called to serve Him with my musical talents. I have been privileged to study violin at a pre-college and college level with violinist Benedict Goodfriend of the Kandinsky Trio throughout my high school years. Since the age of fourteen I have had the honor of performing with Mr. Goodfriend and the professional Chamber Orchestra, Viva Vivaldi. I have learned to work with children and adults through six years as instrumental instructor at our family's music studio. I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to share my love of music with others. This ministry has added a great deal to my character. While a young person, in a position of God-given authority, I have learned first hand how to handle large amounts of pressure and responsibility, and how to interact with and to teach parents to support their children's music education in a respectful way. Through my love of music paired with a love of children, I have learned every bit as much from my students as I have taught them."

Adrienne Bassett
Studio Music Instructor

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Adrienne and Lydia teaching summer kamp!